Training idea

Recently, I ran into a situation that I had not seen coming and is so easily prevented...your track officials need to be very familiar with head/neck restraints.  One of the drivers in this race was delayed moving out for the start as he somehow had not been able to get his restraints applied.  No one around him felt comfortable helping as they were not familiar with it and knew getting it done was very important.

Take a few minutes at your next officials meeting and show your officials how to operate the fasteners and QD (quick disconnect) releases.  Just being given the chance to get it in their hands and work with it for a minute will make all the difference in the world!

Look for things not to take for granted...and pay attention when issues arise.

At the end of the day, everyone goes home standing up!

Racing safety water additives

If you are using a water-based extinguishing system, or even have pressurized water extinguishers, it is important to know about water additives.

Our company sells FireAide 2000...while I really like this product, there are other good products available.  The advantages of using these products is basically three issues...first of all, it helps remove heat from fires like crazy...secondly, it makes water appropriate for any fire except electrical...thirdly, unburned fuel that is covered with FireAide will not burn, in fact, we could extinguish a fusee in fuel we had just extinguished with FireAide.  In general, they are non-toxic, biodegradable, and non-corrosive.  Can't say that for dry chemical.

Extinguishers can be easily refilled and returned to service using these agents...refill, re-pressurize, and they are ready!

What agents are you using and why?  Very interested to hear some feedback.

Keith

Fire Tiger Fire Suppression Systems

Just a note...the fire system I designed a couple of years ago is now known as the "Fire Tiger Fire Suppression System."  Several systems have been sold...$3495.00...comes ready to go, including 5 gals of FireAide 2000.  Please view our videos on our Facebook page and on YouTube.

Keith

2011 Rules

What are you doing to promote safety through your track or sanctioning bodies rules?  It is that time of year.  Do you require use of head/neck restraints for all classes?  Do all your classes use window nets?  How about helmets...have you updated your rules to account for the new Snell standards?

Racing safety is not for wimps...step up, talk with your promoter or sanctioning body and make the arguement for these subjects, and so many more.  If you don't, who will?

New fire safety coverage

Not too long ago, I visited a oval track that had a unique, or at least infrequently occurring, I hope, method for providing fire protection at their track.  While there were a couple of 20# ABC fire extinguishers distributed among a couple of cleanup trucks manned by personnel wearing shorts...their primary objective in case of fire was to call 911.

If this situation were not so sad, it would be totally laughable.  If you are a driver, how can you strap in with any degree of confidence when the drivers are the only folks in sight wearing protective clothing and appliances to protect you are few and far between...not to mention only marginally effective?

Funny thing about this situation is, they did have insurance for the event.  How in the world can an insurance company consider that "plan" to be "fire protection", which I understand all racing insurance carriers do require?  Beats the heck out of me!

Fire suppression system

I am proud to announce that I am marketing a fire suppression system for use in both motorsports and traditional firefighting use.  This product is the result of many years of analysis, discussion, evaluation, and even a little dreaming.

The unit is 48"x40"...is water-based...50 gallon capacity...powered by a 12 volt system...50' of 1" hose on a reel...simple and reliable operation.  Fire Ade 2000 is the preferred water enhancement solution for the system.

I appreciate the ARCA Truck Series stepping up and purchasing our first unit.  Not only is it a huge benefit to have the system at every event we hold, but I appreciate them show the confidence in me and my brother Mike Wyss who made my design work well in real life.

For further information, please contact Keith Wyss at 260-437-8070.  I anticipate having photos, videos, and more info available soon.

I will try to not use this forum often for commercial purposes...I am very excited about the potential for this system.   BTW, it fits magnificently in the bed of many utility vehicles...pickup trucks are a given!

What an education!

I had the opportunity recently to watch Trevor Ashline of Safety Solutions do post-crash evaluations of how the safety equipment performed in 2 really hard crashes that resulted in minor injuries to the drivers.  If you ever get this opportunity,  stand back and learn.

The proper mounting of seat belts has always been important in my agenda for safety...it has now taken on added value given what I learned from Trevor's explanations.

Having a seat that is properly constructed, padded, and installed can save lives...PERIOD.  Such a critical item in today's safely constructed car.

Seat belts assembled with polyester webbing performs better and is more predictably consistent than nylon...moistue negatively affects nylon, as does sunlight...darned little difference in price.

Check out Safety Solutions website   http://www.safetysolutionsracing.com/.